Toyota Yaris Cross vs Renault Duster

The Toyota Yaris Cross starts from $31,790 before on-road costs, while the Renault Duster opens at $31,990. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $200.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $34,969 and $35,189 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,850 in fuel alone.

The Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Renault Duster. Adult occupant protection scored 86% for the Toyota Yaris Cross and 70% for the Renault Duster.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Toyota Yaris Cross packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 2 in the Renault Duster.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 6 in the Renault Duster.

The Toyota Yaris Cross features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Renault Duster gets a 10.1-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Toyota Yaris Cross stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Renault Duster. The Renault Duster counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Yaris Cross uses a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid producing 85kW and 141Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.8 seconds.

The Renault Duster responds with a Petrol making 113kW and 270Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Renault Duster has the clear power advantage at 113kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 0.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Yaris Cross measures 4,180mm long on a 2,560mm wheelbase, 165mm shorter than the Renault Duster at 4,345mm (2,657mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Renault Duster generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross and 472L in the Renault Duster, giving the Renault Duster a 82L advantage.

For towing, the Renault Duster leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 1,100kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross and $1,853/year for the Renault Duster. That is a $770 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,083 (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs $1,853 (Renault Duster). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $770 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Duster). Both match on warranty length.